Zaxby's Chicken Fingers Recipe
Ah, the beloved Zaxby’s chicken finger! This popular restaurant dish is known for its incredible flavor and crunchy texture. Now you can make this delicious treat at home with only a few ingredients. Also known as chicken tenders, this dish is a staple in many households. It’s an easy and delicious way to feed the family without having to order or cook something complicated.
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
- Medium sized bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 lb. chicken tenderloins
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 4 beaten eggs
- Nonstick cooking spray
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
- Salt to tatse
Instructions
- Begin by adding the buttermilk, salt, and pepper to a shallow bowl or baking dish. Mix until combined and set aside.
- Next, lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, in a separate shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, eggs, and Italian seasoning and mix until combined.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin into the buttermilk mixture and then into the egg/breadcrumb mixture. Make sure they are well coated with the coating ingredients.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken tenders and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken fingers to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- To finish off the dish, sprinkle crushed cornflakes over the top of the chicken fingers for extra crunch.
- Serve the chicken fingers with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- Make sure to use a shallow bowl or baking dish for the buttermilk mixture. This ensures that each chicken tenderloin is adequately coated.
- If you’re short on time, you can skip the step of pre-cooking the chicken tenders and instead bake them in the oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- You can also use panko bread crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs for a lighter, crunchier coating.
- For added flavor, you can add other spices such as garlic powder or paprika to the egg/breadcrumb mixture.